Organizing an animation film festival in the current times does not only mean to cope with many challenges under difficult conditions, but also to give a piece of hope and joy of life. At the very beginning of our planning for the ITFS 2022, there was the consideration to make the visit of the traditionally always free open air only possible with an entrance fee, in order to be able to cover at least partially the increased costs that the realization of a hybrid film festival entails.
We would like to take up the challenge and also in 2022 give everyone the opportunity to experience a free animated film program live on the big screen with friends and family all day long at the Open Air with its unique atmosphere from May 3 to 8, 2022.
In addition, we will offer our ITFS live stream every day during the festival week, bringing the Open Air program to all film fans worldwide on their home screens for free without geo-blocking.
Amidst the unique backdrop of Stuttgart’s city center, the Festival Garden with open air cinema gives the ITFS an incomparable atmosphere with lots of animation and a wide-ranging entertainment program! In addition, the Festival Garden offers gastronomic delights.